12 Culture Nison-in Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Established long ago, in 834, Nison-in was destroyed during the Onin War (1467-1477) and then rebuilt. Many people flock here during..
13 Culture Tofuku-ji Temple Gardens Larry Knipfing Tofuku-ji Temple is large and imposing, but it also contains touches of beauty and splendor like those found in its gardens: The..
9 Culture Sabae's Emi Photo Studio Larry Knipfing Situated on a side street in Sabae, and sandwiched in between a number of modern buildings, the Emi Photo Studio, is almost 120..
8 Culture Nishiyama Park, Sabae Larry Knipfing This is a lovely park, known for it cherry blossoms in April, and azaleas in May. There are also a number of festivals held in the..
11 Culture Fukui's Abaka Kasuga Shrine Larry Knipfing Quite near Fukui's famous Ichijodani, is a small, simple, secluded shrine, Abaka Kasuga Shrine. It was on one of the maps ..
11 Culture Lotus Heaven in Fukui Larry Knipfing Fukui's Minami-Echizen is home to one of the most beautiful collections of lotus that you will ever see.
Accommodation Awara Onsen Hotel Yagi Larry Knipfing Awara Hotel Yagi: Deluxe onsen hotel in Fukui Prefecture
12 Activities Great Trails in Tochigi Prefecture Larry Knipfing If you'd like to get outand enjoy the beauty of the Japanese countryside, then this hiking course in Tochigi is perfect if you're..